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2026 Annual Fanihi Count

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April 09, 2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: April 07, 2026

Contact: Lee Roy Sablan, Assistant Wildlife Biologist

CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife

leeroys.cnmidfw@gmail.com

Join Us for the CNMI Annual Fanihi Count!

Date: April 10, 2026

Time: 4:15 AM- 6:15 AM

Location: Various across the Saipan and Tinian

The CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife is excited to announce the 2026 Annual Fanihi Count, an event focused on the monitoring of our fanihi, the Marianas fruit bat. This year’s count will take place on April 10th, starting at 4:15 AM and concluding at 6:15 AM.

Join us in making a difference! Let’s work together to ensure the future of the Fanihi and promote awareness of our local wildlife.

This event is open to all ages and experiences.

For more information, please contact:

Saipan: Lee Roy Sablan: leeroys.cnmidfw@gmail.com, 670-664-6032/6016

Tinian: Rebecca Krasa: rkrasa.dfw@gmail.com


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